Lead Molecular Assay Scientist — Innovation & Data

AccuScan Sciences; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AccuScan Sciences in Milpitas, CA seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to lead technology research efforts focused on novel molecular assays. This hands-on role invites a deep molecular biology expert to drive assay development in a fast-growing biotech setting.

You will collaborate with senior scientific staff and cross-functional teams to design experiments, interpret data, and present findings to management.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with relevant industry experience is required.
• Strong design, execution, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing and epigenetics assays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental studies to advance molecular assay technologies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data with scientific rigor.
• Prepare and present research findings to management and R&D.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to meet timelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation in lab notebooks and data records.
• Manage multiple priorities to meet milestones.
• Stay current with literature and advances in the field.
• Contribute to IP development, including disclosures and filings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genomics

Data interpretation

Experiment design

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology

MS in Molecular Biology

Tools

Illumina sequencing

qPCR

R programming

Laboratory notebooks

Job description

AccuScan Sciences in Milpitas, CA seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to lead technology research efforts focused on novel molecular assays. This hands-on role invites a deep molecular biology expert to drive assay development in a fast-growing biotech setting.

You will collaborate with senior scientific staff and cross-functional teams to design experiments, interpret data, and present findings to management.